Traction venture forms Crawfordsville to Danville line
The Indianapolis Crawfordsville Danville Traction Company, an independent venture with $600000 capital, was incorporated to build from Crawfordsville to Danville via Covington and Veedersburg. Directors are Appel Todd McMath Durbin Milhollard, all tied to the McGowan syndicate.
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Indianapolis News
Crawfordsville
Danville
Ill
Indianapolis
Crawfordsville & Western Company
Indiana
Hugh McGowan
Indianapolis, Crawfordsville & Danvile ‘Traction Company
McGowan Syndicate
John J. Appel
Robert I. Todd
T. B. McMath
Fletcher M. Durbin
W. F. Milhollard
Covington
Veedersburg
Tested the Firm Alarm At Power House Test
A new fire alarm at the power house was tested on Monday after noon around 1 30 causing some excitement. The alarm operated perfectly and functioned as designed.
Mellott to Use Crushed Stone on Main Streets
The Mellott town board plans to lay crushed stone on its main streets and possibly other major streets. Limestone suitable for crushing is available at Silverwood, with an abundant outcrop. Richland township bought a stone crusher last year but lacks limestone locally.
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Mellott
Silverwood
Richland
Death of Uncle Billy Patton at 85 in Van Buren Township
The death of William Patton occurred at his home at 9 30 Wednesday morning after a slow decline from uremic poisoning He was 85 and a pioneer valued by the community Funeral services were held at his residence at 10 o clock Saturday conducted by Rev Loton and Rev Henson then interment at Cade Cemetery The notice ends with an advertisement about ladies cloaks offered at lower prices
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Wm. Patton
Billy Patton
van Buren Township
Lawton
Henson
Cade Cemetery
Revival Services Close. Church Sees 33 Accessions
Rev Walthal closed revival services Monday evening and announced plans for a series of revival meetings at the Christian church starting the first of the year. The just-concluded meetings brought 33 accessions to the congregation.
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The
Christian Church
Walthal
Overcoat Sale For Young Boy At J Loeb’s Store
One dollar and fifty cents buys a handsome overcoat for a small boy at J Loebs Store. The ad notes affordable children’s outerwear and encourages shoppers to visit the store for value and selection.
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J. Loeb
Great Landowner Abram Mann Dies Near Rossville
Abram Mann died at his home south of Rossville Friday after a several month illness. At about 77 years old he owned 5700 acres of Vermilion county land. Born in England he came to America at age four. The funeral was held Sunday in Rossville.
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Abram Mann
Rossville
Severa
Vermilion County
England
Indiana Corn Growers Meet at Purdue University
LaFayette Indiana December 15 the Indiana Corn Growers association holds its annual meeting at Purdue University January 16 and 17 during the corn school and stock men's convention Addresses will be given by leading corn growers from the state and experts from other states Also offers prices on outing flan nel s from Coleman Reeves Coleman
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LaFayette
Ind
Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
Purdue University
Fountain County Couple Married in Covington Farm Union
Everett Remister and Anna Gouty of Covington were married yesterday afternoon by Justice Henry Hall. The groom, a farmer from Fountain County, and the couple will live on a Covington area farm. A Sun day Danville Democrat item notes a 100 piece china dinner set priced at 13.90.
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Everett Remister
Anna Gouty
Covington
Henry Hall
Fountin County
Danville
Corn Husker Arden Miles Hums 1370 Bushels In 9½ Days
Arden Miles of the countryside husked 1370 bushels for A. P. Overbay in nine and a half days with a top daily output of 156 bushels. He reported 4950 bushels husked this fall through Thursday before starting 20 acres for Charley Hashaw, earning 3 cents per bushel with some river bottom work at five cents. Attica news notes local prices for overcoats at the town store.
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Arden Miles
A. P. Overbay
Charley Hashaw
Attica Press
Plain But True about local catalogues and benefits
The speaker argues catalog houses harm the farm and town by not benefiting farmers or community projects. They claim purchases from home merchants support local population growth and merchant ownership, reducing costs to serve residents and boosting land values.
Holiday candies and groceries promise full satisfaction
Customers are assured that every purchase of candies fruits nuts and groceries will meet their expectations and deliver complete value, with emphasis on enjoying the holiday assortment and trusting in the store’s quality and service.
State eyes music teachers bill with new exams
A proposed bill in the legislature would create a state superintendent of music and county examiners to test prospective teachers. The plan includes tax on all musical instruments to fund the examiner corps, with boards selecting exam questions and standards for teachers. Ost & Davis note.
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Cresendo
General Assembly
Luther W. Kinsley
Butler
DeKalb County
No Sunday Hunting Policy Led by State Game Commissioner
The State Game Commissioner orders deputies to arrest anyone hunting on Sunday despite hunting licenses. Several persecutions and convictions have occurred with more to come before the season ends if the practice continues. Also notes urging readers to buy fancy china at M. Boord's.
Diphtheria Claims Fourth-Year-Old Edna Hutson
Edna C Hutson four died Friday at 10 am from diphtheria at the family home east of the city. Interment occurred Sunday. Another child is seriously ill but no other neighborhood cases. precautions are being taken to prevent spread. Buy your good reliable suits.
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Edna C
Oren Hutson
Elmer N Perg Smith Charged With Wife Abandonment
Information filed in county court against Elmer N. Smith a East Main street saloonist for wife abandonment. Complaint filed by his wife Sarah Smith. A warrant issued and Smith to appear before Judge Love Monday morning.
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Danville Democrat
Elmer N
Perg) Smith
East Main Street
Sarah Smith
Smith
Love
Bargains at J Loeb's for Misses and Children's Cloaks
Bargains in misses and children's cloaks at J Loeb's Store advertise economical outerwear for family buyers. Deals highlight discounted styles and sizes suitable for girls and boys, inviting shoppers to visit the shop for seasonal offerings.
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Misses and_ children’s cloaks
J. Loeb’s
Bad Accident Near Big Four with Kellers Injured
Jonas Keller his wife and daughter from Jackson township visited the city to buy groceries. A frightened horse pulling a buggy leapt near the Big Four railway, the buggy tongue broke and the vehicle tumbled. Mrs Keller and the daughter escaped uninjured while Jonas suffered a heavy fall and internal injuries. he was treated by Dr Shoaf then returned home as his condition improved.
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Jonas Keller
Jackson Township
William Dodge Dies at Home in Fountain County
William Dodge, a prominent Fountain County farmer, died Monday December 1 1906 at his home near Newtown. Born April 4 1833 he was 73 years 7 months and 7 days old. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 30 am at Shawnee Mound church with Rev. Geo W Switzer officiating. Interment at Wheeler Grove cemetery.
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William Dodge
Fountain County
Newtown
Shawnee Mound Church
Geo. W. Switzer
laFayette
Wheeler Grove Cemetery
Melcott Hustler
Married The Wrong Sam In Veedersburg Mixup
The Attica Press reports a comic marriage mixup where Sam Spooner Boord was wed to a Veedersburg belle by mistake. The groom is Sam Boord, a distant cousin of Spooner, and the paper jokes about fixing the error by providing a different match and license if needed.
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Sam Bood
Sam Spooner Boord
Veedersburg
Sam Boord
Spooner
Boord
Sam Spooner
Attica Press
Notices Begin Charging Regular Fees After Year Start
After the first of the year all notices of every character where a fee is collected will be charged at our regular rates.
Zook's Ballard suit ends with reversal of damages
James E Zook once of Waynetown faced Rosana Glover in Ballard Washington over a broken engagement after she fell ill. Glover won a $10,000 damages verdict which the supreme court overturned, deeming the promise better broken than kept. Zook previously served as Ballard postmaster and mayor.
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James E Zook
Waynetown
Ballard
Washington
Rosana Glover
Zook
Supreme Court
Arizona
Mr. Zook
E. H. Edwards
Mellett Bank
Ed. E. Small
Davis Township
Trustees Seek Higher Pay for Indiana Township Work
Indiana township trustees gather in Indianapolis for a two day convention at the State House to push the General Assembly for higher salaries. Secretary A F Dalton of Bedford leads the drive for a sliding scale with a $3 minimum per day, noting current wages are far too low to attract capable trustees.
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Indiana
General Assembly
Indianapolis
State House
A. F. Dalton
Bedford
Dalton
Star
Supreme court bars bribery in election of Warren H. K. Tinkle
The court holds a successful candidate may be removed from office for bribery even without prior conviction, citing self executing Section 6 Article 2. War ren HK. Tinkle's Perry township seat in Marion county was affirmed for removal after evidence showed he offered a voter employment at the school house for a Democratic vote. The defense claimed the voter was impersonated.
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Supreme Court
Warren HK. Tinkle
Perry Township
Marion County
Tinkle
Trustee Ludlow of Van Buren Improves Township Finances
Trustee S J Ludlow of Van Buren was at work early in the week tending to township affairs. He is renowned as an able official and is steadily leading the township out of debt, demonstrating his capability.
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S. J. Ludlow
van Buren
Wabash Excursion Holiday Fare Offer
Special holiday rail rate offered by Wabash for a limited excursion from December 22 to 25 and December 29, 30, 31, 1906, and January 1, 1907. Round trip fare is one and one third times the regular price. Tickets valid for return through January 2, 1907.
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Wabash By
Farmers tolerate rabbit hunters with conditions
Many farmers oppose careless hunting on their land. They permit men to hunt rabbits if they avoid shooting stock and birds. Concerns rise as hunters leave gates open and some have cut wires to traverse between farms.
Warning to Farmers From Indiana Elevator Men
Elevators man Indiana refuse damp corn and perishable grain from farmers. Dealers say losses last fall forced the stance and no further explanation is given. Farmers are warned to bring only dry corn to market. all other grain will be refused at all Indiana markets.
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Indiana
Inediana
Furs for sale at J Loeb's Store best and cheap
J Loeb's Store promotes fur items at bargain prices offering a range of fur coats and accessories. Customer options include affordable selections across styles and sizes with emphasis on value.
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J. Loeb
Moore Leaves Mecca Herald. Parke County Papers Face Too Many
Theodore Moore resigns after weeks as Mecca Herald manager saying the paper will continue but without naming a successor. He warns the Herald needs better support. The Parke county field is overcrowded with local papers, with publishers sharing a limited market and dwindling returns, a trend echoed across Indiana counties.
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Theodore Moore
Moore
Mecca
Parke County
Indiana County
Vermillion
Fountain
Putnam
Rockville
Lamps Promised as Gift at M Boord's Parlor Shop
The ad suggests selecting a parlor lamp from M Boord's as a suitable present for a wife or daughter, highlighting the shop as a source for decorative lighting.
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M. Boord’s
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Ost & Davis
Sam
M. S90rd
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Inmey
Nick
M. Board’s
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